Where Is the Mineral Topaz Found?

Topaz is one of the hardest and most versatile of naturally occurring gemstones. Technically classified as a mineral, topaz can be found all over the globe, and occurs in a rainbow array of colors from clear to the familiar brown, from pink to the state gem of Texas, the blue topaz.

A Crystal Mineral

Topaz is one of earth's hardest naturally occurring gemstones. It grows as a crystal mineral in various granite rocks and in lava flows.

Central, South and East Asia

Topaz is found and mined in various places all over Asia: Japan, Pakistan, Afghanistan and the renowned blue topaz of Sri Lanka.

Europe

Topaz is also found in mountain ranges all over Europe, including countries such as Germany, the Czech Republic, Italy, Norway and Sweden.

South America

In South America, topaz is mined in Brazil.

North and Central America

In North and Central America, topaz can be found in specific sites in Texas and Utah as well as in Mexico.